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Chicago Heights, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60411

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

58,136
709/sq mi
$62,073
Median income
$159,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago Heights pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
709
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60411 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60411 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, with 58,136 residents across 82.0 square miles, a density of 709 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60411 reports a modest median household income of $62,073 (22% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,541. Poverty here runs at 22.1%, with unemployment measured at 11.6%. Housing costs here run $159,800 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,202 a month; 65.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60411 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago Heights, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60411.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60411, Chicago Heights, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

58,136

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

709

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60411?

35.5

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 22.4%
African American 49.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,073

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$28,541

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60411 ranks nationally

Chicago Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,073 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,045

Total Housing Units

18,348

Occupied Units

2,697

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$159,800

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,202

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60411 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 119
2021 +15.2% 137
2022 +16.4% 160
2023 +14.2% 182
2024 +6.6% 194

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 828 business establishments in ZIP 60411, employing approximately 15,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $883,419,000.

828

Businesses

15,397

Employees

$883.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 106 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 93 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 92 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 87 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 82 9.9%
Construction 79 9.5%
Manufacturing 72 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 6.2%
Wholesale trade 45 5.4%
Finance and insurance 36 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.6%
Information 9 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60411 vs 60425 →

ZIP 60411 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60411 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60411 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60425 Glenwood, IL 9,117 2.8 mi
60475 Steger, IL 9,870 3.1 mi
60476 Thornton, IL 2,391 4.2 mi
60417 Crete, IL 15,547 5.5 mi
60438 Lansing, IL 28,884 4.5 mi
60473 South Holland, IL 22,439 6.1 mi
60461 Olympia Fields, IL 4,836 5.2 mi
60422 Flossmoor, IL 9,403 5.2 mi
60466 Park Forest, IL 22,115 5.2 mi
60430 Homewood, IL 20,094 5.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60411 in? ▼
ZIP code 60411 (Chicago Heights) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60411? ▼
ZIP code 60411 in Chicago Heights, IL has a population of 58,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60411? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60411 is $62,073, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60411? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60411 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60411? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60411 is African American at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60411? ▼
ZIP code 60411 has 828 business establishments employing approximately 15,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60411? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60411 are: Retail trade (106), Other services (except public administration) (93), Health care and social assistance (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60411? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60411 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60411? ▼
In ZIP code 60411, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60411? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60411 is 34.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60411? ▼
In ZIP code 60411, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60411? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60411 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.